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viruses originating from an animal host.” - “Changes to local ecosystems that perturb the balance between pathogen and
principal host species is one of the major drivers, together with increasing
urbanization of mankind and changes in human behavior.” - “Capacity to identify and control emerging diseases remains limited in poorer
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associated infections, particularly those caused by methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).”